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The Nationals Party of Western Australia will consider its position on emissions reduction, after a decision by the party's federal branch to scrap its net zero target.

Former opposition leader Mia Davies has set her sights on supply from Woodside's Pluto project, on her first day as the newly appointed spokesperson for WA's DomGas Alliance.

Mia Davies says a simple statement of intent provided all the inspiration she needed during her many years in politics, as she reflects on a storied career.

WA's newest and closest seat was decided over the weekend, with Labor's Trish Cook claiming victory with a 0.5 per cent margin.

Former WA opposition leader Mia Davies has confirmed the end of her political career after she failed to take the federal seat of Bullwinkel at last week's election.

Fremantle independent candidate Kate Hulett could lose an election by less than one per cent for the second time in as many months, as her grip on the electorate slips.

WA WRAP: Independent Kate Chaney is well placed to see off a strong challenge from Liberal candidate Tom White and retain the western suburban seat of Curtin, according to ABC projections.

The three major party candidates vying for WA's newest electorate, one John Howard described as a ‘must win', have cast their vote.

Labor candidate for the newly minted semi-rural seat of Bullwinkel Trish Cook has refused to be drawn on whether Labor's live sheep export ban is hurting her bid for the seat.

Federal shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has doubled down on his opposition to critical minerals tax credits, after prominent Nationals candidate Mia Davies backed the Labor-led plan.

Tight electoral margin and experienced candidates make Bullwinkel an electorate to watch.

Nationals candidate Mia Davies says she is ready for another fight in politics, at the launch of her federal election campaign joined by party leaders David Littleproud and Shane Love.

The land developer has defended his North Stoneville development, following a recent heated protest against it.

Hundreds protested Satterley Property Group's North Stoneville development in the Perth hills, including politicians and a person dressed as Nigel Satterley clad with a fake chainsaw.

SOUTH WEST: Mining in the region often plays second or third fiddle.

ANALYSIS: In a polling year like no other, it is difficult to know what a pass mark looks like for WA's loudest political parties.

WA Nationals stalwart Mia Davies has her heart set on becoming Australia's deputy prime minister as she presses the case for a shift from state to federal politics.

Former state MP and prominent live sheep export ban critic Paul Brown will lead the Nationals' senate ticket in Western Australia for next year's federal election.

Outgoing Cottesloe MP David Honey was the most prolific questioner and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has ruffled the most opposition feathers in WA parliament in the past year.

Liberal and Nationals candidates for the newly formed Bullwinkel electorate turned out at a farmers rally in Canberra today, as live sheep export rhetoric ramps up in the new seat.

State Labor MP Kyle McGinn has called time on his political ambitions after failing to win preselection for the new federal seat of Bullwinkel.

Shire of Mundaring deputy president Trish Cook has been preselected by Labor to run for the newly minted seat of Bullwinkel at the upcoming federal election.

Former Nationals leader Mia Davies and Walkley award winning journalist Matt Moran have been preselected to contest the seat of Bullwinkel at the next federal election.

A prominent Wheatbelt sheep farmer says she only found out a consultation panel was coming to her house because a friend messaged asking if she should bring morning tea.

Mia Davies has confirmed she will seek preselection for the newly created seat of Bullwinkel and said the live sheep export saga had spurred her decision.

Upper house MP Louise Kingston's explosive resignation from The Nationals WA has once again turned the spotlight on the party's treatment of women.

Local governments, communities and stakeholders are working through challenges to strengthen the Wheatbelt's tourism industry.

All of the state's major party leaders will support a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament with Libby Mettam declaring she will personally back a ‘yes' vote at the upcoming referendum.

Shane Love insists there's a greater role for the Nationals in state politics beyond rural concerns.

Nick Goiran has been sent to the backbench with one of Libby Mettam's key backers stepping in as the opposition's newly minted justice spokesperson.

Shane Love has taken the helm of the state Nationals just hours after Libby Mettam was confirmed as the Liberal party's new leader.

Mia Davies will step aside as leader of the state Nationals party and call time on her political career at the next state election.

WA needs a forward-looking and long-term approach to sustainable regional development.

Objection to the proposed First Nations Voice within the Nationals is not universal, with Mia Davies declaring she and the state division will continue to support constitutional change.

The premier has rallied around the state's corrective services minister amid damning reports of restraining practices used at Banksia Hill Detention Centre.

Labor has decided not to contest the by-election for the seat of North West Central and Attorney General John Quigley has defended himself in parliament after a scathing judgment in the Federal Court.

Premier Mark McGowan has quashed claims his government sought to expedite the G2G process for those lining WA Labor's pockets, labelling the statements “ridiculous”.

Western Australia's Liberal and National opposition partners will face off in a by-election for the state's largest electorate.

The opposition is lobbying the corruption watchdog to launch an inquiry into allegations the WA Labor Party sought to expedite the G2G process for those lining its pockets.

The Nationals WA has preselected a candidate to fill the North West Central seat vacated by long-term MP Vince Catania.